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Hi - I've found my page! Now not entirely sure what to do. I guess I'll hover and see what happens.
Cheers,
Amanda

I'll Pm you about it. There is something I need to say.

Ooh ooh - I just won a book! This is fun.
A

Congratulations, Amanda. Which book was it and who is the author?

Hi Amanda,
Your book sounds great. What was the most moving love story you came across?

Amanda, your book should make a hit with our eons members as many of us are senior citizens. If I were single I'd be reading it now!
I think the subject of your book is something that is needed to be written about and discussed.

Amanda your book sounds wonderful! No matter how old one becomes, romance is very important.

You must have had some interesting research and interviews.

Here I've been away and you've written some messages. Thanks!

I won Susan Breen's book "The Fiction Class," which sounds terrific.

Susan asked about the most moving love story I came across. Different stories moved me in different ways. The one I most wished I could live came from a man from Idaho I called "Marty." He's now in his 90s, and a few years ago he popped into my office and said, "Hey, my whole life is a love story!" He told about meeting his wife "Gail" during the depression, nearly losing her to another man, winning her back and deciding not to attend Harvard for fear of losing her again. They spent their early years in a WPA tent, and slowly but surely made their way to a comfortable retirement. Their children are treasures. When Gail died Marty went into a deep depression, only recovering when he realized that his lethargy would have upset her. He decided to devote his life to serving others in her memory. Ah, what a wonderful man! I visit him from time to time - now he's in a retirement home. It's always fun to see him.

Then there are the stories that move me to anger. I interviewed a man who betrayed his devoted wife 4 times. He had no insight into his motives and no remorse for the pain he caused.

That's a couple of the stories collected. It was fascinating research - emotionally exhausting, but fascinating.

Amanda, the book sounds wonderful. I'll be sure to pick up a copy. :-)